FRENCHISE

Frenchise, acrylic on canvas, 2023. 18" X 26"

The painting depicts several symbols which represent the country of France. The title of the painting is a combination of the words French and franchise (which can be simply explained as a recognizable business because their signs and colors are the same). The word franchise almost resembles the French word for French, Français.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most recognizable landmark and the tallest building in the French capital. Built from wrought iron in the late 1880s, it has since become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most famous structures in the world.

The rose is a symbol of romance, and the pink rose in the painting is said to be the Rosa 'La France', a hybrid rose cultivar found in France in 1867. A pink rose is also a symbol of elegance and admiration. Three roses are in the painting, conveying that one would fall in love in the country's romantic atmosphere, and reflects Paris's nickname as the "City of Lovers".

The national animal of France is the Gallic rooster, which is often used as its national mascot, especially in sports. Since the Middle Ages, the rooster is regarded by the French as a sign of hope and faith, courage and bravery. 

French cuisine is considered by many to be the most prestigious and respectable cuisine in the world, and often uses simple ingredients transformed by artful techniques. French pastry chefs have produced some of the world’s best pastries, cakes, and desserts. The most famous examples of French pastries include croissants, baguettes and macarons. The croissant is the most popular French pastry and is beloved by many breakfast lovers from around the world. The baguette is a French bread shaped like a long, thin loaf with a crisp and crunchy crust. Being one of the most iconic symbols of France, the baguette is a symbol of the French way of life. French macarons, airy cookie sandwiches made from egg whites, almond powder, sugar, and food coloring, have to be some of the most fun and visually striking French pastries, and come in almost every color and flavor.

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